Exploring the Stars of Matariki
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Exploring the Stars of Matariki
Ngā Whetū o Matariki A Journey Through Māori Astronomy Year 4 Social Sciences
Kia Ora! Let's Think About Stars
He aha a Puanga me Matariki? (What are Puanga and Matariki?) He aha ōu whakaaro mō ēnei whetū? (What do you think about these stars?)
Meet Puanga - The Bright Guide
Puanga is a very bright star Also called Rigel in English Marks the Māori New Year for some iwi Helps guide planting and harvesting Rises before Matariki in winter
Discover Matariki - The Star Cluster
Matariki means 'eyes of god' A cluster of seven main stars Also called the Seven Sisters Each star has its own name and meaning Signals time for reflection and new beginnings
The Nine Stars of Matariki
Star Mapping Activity
Work in groups of 5 Create your own Matariki cluster Use star stickers on black paper Practice te reo Māori directions: Raki (north), Tonga (south), Uru (west), Rāwhiti (east)
How Matariki Guides Our Seasons
{"left":"When Matariki rises, it's time to:\nPlant kūmara and other crops\nGather seafood and prepare for winter\nSpend time with whānau and reflect","right":"When Matariki is clear and bright:\nIt means a good harvest is coming\nTime for celebration and feasting\nShare stories and traditional knowledge"}
Me pehea ai tātou te whakanui i a Matariki?
He aha ngā mahi hei whakanui i a Matariki? Kai, toi, waiata, purākau. whānau
Matariki Celebrations Today
Sharing special kai with whānau Creating art and poetry about the stars Learning and performing waiata Telling traditional stories Reflecting on the past year Making plans and goals for the future Connecting with our community
Reflecting on Our Star Journey
'The stars guide us, just as our ancestors were guided' What did you learn about Puanga and Matariki today? How will you share this knowledge with your whānau? Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki ngā whetū (We will always remember the stars)